A New Manufacturing Technique Could Finally Make Titanium Cheaper

It's a space elevator thread, so yes, yes I am.

Wouldn't the same amount of gunpowder make it fly out the barrel faster though? Wouldn't deform as much on impact either. A thinner bullet could now penetrate as good as a fat one. The firearm to fire it would be lighter too.

Buy shares of titanium maybe?

Flachettes have proven to be a shit idea.

If you were making a titanium bullet, using it as a jacket for the lead would probably be better. There is more value in heavier bullets than downside.

I don't know enough about bullets to speak to the value of using titanium, but it would be cool for the novelty of it if nothing else.

I can already imagine myself with my 3d printed gun removing kebabs.

Is lighter firearms a possible use?

Genetics is about to get really fun.

news.mit.edu/2016/automating-dna-origami-opens-door-many-new-uses-0526

Looks like material is finally breaking some thresholds. Just a bit more and large-scale public works won't be dependent on infrastructure in other countries.
Wouldn't it be grand if every nation could supply its own military? Every metal item being printed out, from eating trays to guns? Not from some lobby'd factory deal, or ordering overseas from a super power. You higher computer engineers, you build a printer, and you feed it the material.

Hell, run this down in bunkers or remote towns and you extended their lifespan. No more worry about essential parts breaking. Small communities become a lot more sovereign with 3d printers.

A little respect